Top 10 Caribbean beach resorts

Beat the winter blues and escape the chill for the warm, sunny beaches of the Caribbean. These 10 Caribbean resorts on the beach are the perfect places to enjoy the hot climate and luxury accommodations and stunning pools, while still having immediate access to some of the most pristine beaches in the Caribbean. By QMI Agency. (Fotolia)

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Sandals Royal Plantation, Jamaica: As Sandals' first boutique resort, the Royal Plantation, sits discretely on dual cove beaches among palm trees and tropical blooms on Jamaica's north coast. The resort features 74 oceanfront suites with guests needs serviced by two personal butlers per suite. Known for its sophisticated pampering, this is the only Sandals resort that offers such features as a complimentary pillow menu. (Photo courtesy of Sandals Royal Plantation)

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Riu Varadero, Cuba: This all-inclusive, beachfront resort is an ideal destination for family getaways on a budget. Well-appointed rooms, 24-hour room service and access to Varadero's kilometres of white sand beach are just some of the many small luxuries you'll enjoy at this resort. A golf course, several restaurants and playground are also available on-site. (Courtesy Rui Varadero/Facebook)

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Curtain Bluff, Antigua: This quiet, luxury resort features 72 suites and guestrooms equipped with over-sized Jacuzzi tubs and wood accents, but without televisions to maintain the tranquil setting. The property is complimented by two beaches. (Courtesy Curtain Bluff/Facebook)

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Half Moon, A Rock Resort, Jamaica: This family-friendly beach resort in Jamaica features a supervised outdoor play area, puppet shows and story time, Camp Half Moon offering action-packed adventures, arts, crafts and entertainment, and bike rentals to explore the landscaped grounds at Half Moon. (Courtesy Half Moon, A Rock Resort)

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Parrot Cay Resort & Spa, Turks & Caicos: One of the Caribbean's most undiscovered isles, Turks and Caicos is the tranquil setting for Parrot Cay, a luxury resort where health and wellness are key. The resort houses an award winning holistic spa and restaurants that focus on fresh, healthy cuisine. Spend your evenings de-stressing in a private beach house with pool. (Courtesy Parrot Cay Resort & Spa/Facebook)

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Iberostar Grand Bavaro, Punta Cana: Named one of TripAdvisor's top all-inclusive resorts of 2012, this adults-only resort treats their guests like royalty with butlers attending to their every need. Aside from the typical five-star treatment, the resort's all-inclusive package includes a Dunn's River Falls tour and unlimited golf at its 18-hole golf course. (Nicole Feenstra/QMI Agency)

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Grotto Bay Beach Resort, Bermuda: This lavish resort is the only all-inclusive hotel on Bermuda for travellers looking for a beach escape. The hotel is set on 21 acres of landscaped gardens and looks out onto Ferry Reach, a deep-water cove on Castle Harbour. (QMI Agency/Barbara Taylor)

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Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa, Antigua: Set on Antignua's breathtaking Dickenson Bay, this romantic beach resort getaway offers the charm of a quaint Caribbean village accompanied by the refined luxuries of a all-inclusive. The magic of romance is always in the air at Sandals Grande Antigua. (Courtesy Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa/Facebook)

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St. James Club Morgan Bay, St. Lucia: Located on Antigua's private 100-acre peninsula, guests of this resort can indulge in the opulence of world-class amenities and impeccable service -- just steps from the beach. (Courtesy St. James Club Morgan Bay/Facebook)